How to take apart PS4 Controller and Repair the Analog Sticks
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- I bought a broken PS4 controller V2 (model: CUH-ZCT2E) for AUD$23 delivered.
I attempt to repair or replace the broken analog sticks.
Full disassembly How To.
How to safely open the PS4 controller without breaking the 4 clips.
Analog stick cleaning, sensor cleaning, analog stick replacement.
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Parts List:
- Replacement analog sticks - eBay (scorpio2001)
Tools List:
- Phillips Head screwdriver size #0
- ChemTools Isopropyl Alcohol 100% - rmscomponents.com.au/shop/a-z...
- King-Bo Flux - Aliexpress
- Yihua 936 Soldering Iron (i now use the Hakko FX-888D)
- Yihua 2008D Hot Air Rework Station
- Custom fume extractor - • DIY Soldering Fume Ext...
- 60/40 Solder - JayCar Electronics
- Solder sucker
- Desoldering wick/braid - www.jaycar.com.au/3-0mm-goot-...
- Kapton Tape - eBay
- Metal spudger/pry tool - eBay
- Plastic pry tool - eBay
- Precision pliers - Dick Smith Electronics
- Nylon tweezers - eBay or Aliexpress
- ESD Tweezers - eBay
- Cotton buds/tips (i recommend using foam versions of these, as they don't leave fibers behind)
- Black Nylon spudger - eBay, ETradeSupply or WitRigs.
- Microfiber cloths - eBay (amazingshopping2013auusername)
- Paper towel - Наука та технологія
There are videos with millions of views that give us zero information and bad video quality. This is the first ps4 controller disassembly guide, that is satisfying to watch! Thanks
Yay! Thanks man :)
Fax
Fr thanks a lot tho
Yeah i actually realized i am unqualified to do these repairs. The other videos gave me false confidence. Unfortunately PS4 remotes have become so hard to find I'm getting desperate. I may have to buy the soldering kit and get to work.
@@InterdimensionalDudeMan I'm in the same boat I have three controllers all with different issues. Now I have to take apart two of them to make one good one but always screw up those clip things and break them when I disassemble this stuff.
Been watching bunch of videos if anybody has any more tips on what not to do would be greatly appreciated.
I'm the luckiest man in the world I pop open the controller without knowing about the ribbon cable and it unpluged itself perfectly
😄👍
@@RestoreTechnique t
After reading this literally the same thing happened to me.
It’s not fragile, I take apart my controller all the time, and did this a lot didnt break it once
@@_kingclutchx_1917 kinda because it a ribbon cable
Finally a video which actually shows how to disassemble a DualShock 4 properly, I couldn't find a video which shows how to deal with the clips, some even skipped that process.
I. Rome my controller 8 times still fixed it 😭
Broke
Asmr ftw
"Cool people leave likes"
Yup. It's tough being cool😎
This video takes in consideration some details that other videos don't. I've never done this in it actually worked. I am glad that I do not need do change the entire stick. Thank you so much man you are awesome ✌🏻
Just like all the rest of the comments are saying, i will add and say that this is a superb quick tutorial! As simple as can be while not missing anything. Thanks. P.S. Scuf thumbsticks no matter the size and shape fit perfectly onto the stock ps4 modules.
THANKS I'm 14 and you helped me fix it in 2 minuets your the best
Great video, I've got water in my controller and I'm more confident to open it now after watching your video. Thanks very much. Best one so far on UA-cam 👍👍
Thank you so much for making this vid. Super helpful and made the experience of taking apart the controller and cleaning it waaaay less scarier.
You're welcome 😊
Mate, you have no idea how helpful this was. My problem was left analog stick drifting up every few seconds, so I focused only on that and didn't do any extra stuff you did in this video. Also since I am fairly clever person, I changed sticks since original left stick was without gum etc. Now I am ready to get my 6 wins in fifa 21 weekend league. No more drifting!!! Thank you, good man.
Thx
Amazing video! All the close ups, step by step guide and edition! Fantastic!
Have taken apart ps controllers and Xboxes in the past I never thought I'd have so much trouble with a controller and now my controller is fixed and it isn't sticking anymore thank u for making the video.
I just took apart my controller and did this. I didn’t think I’d be able to get it back together when I took it apart but I actually fixed my analog sticks and the buttons! Thank you!
That's great! 😀
Thanks 👍 just saved me 85$
Left thumb stick was not responding to up input. Pried contact open, gave it a nice cleaning, put it all back together and works perfectly again
This has helped so much I've been having problems with the sway in one of my controllers and I had already cleaned the metal prongs and the pad that they lay on and nothing helped THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Amazing video man!👍👍I was looking for this solution and hopefully you showed everything clearly. Please keep posting on other repairability of components like power supply, disc drive etc. It is of great help man!!
Cheers man 😃
I think the only tip left out here was to make sure you’re in a well ventilated room/area if you do decide to solder anything not just the controller. Other than that this is the best ps4 controller disassembly video I found. Cheers everyone and game on!
Why?
@@wrathcamilo breathing the smoke/fumes is bad, here is a small excerpt from a quick google search:
Inhalation of dusts and fumes may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of freshly formed metal oxides may cause metal fume fever, a brief (24-48 H) flu-like illness. Inhalation of tin oxide may cause pneumonia.
One of the best Soldering works i saw in YT.. Clean Job Bro.. Thank You.. And Good Luck ❤ Subscribed for sure.. Continue ✌
😃 Thanks!
Thank you so much brother man! been skeptical to do this for months, but thankfully you showed me clearly and my joysticks are NORMAL again i thank you !
That's awesome, cheers :)
I know I'm going to sound repetitive but man oh man you really did help me out so much and I'm thankful for you video and thank for the info to help others. Great Job! Thank you again!
You really just explaind how I can get a visual read before using it on the game thanks so much time cut in half
Anyone who doesn’t want to risk their anolag disc. Just try blowing into the sticks when you open them carefully and pull dog hairs out if you have any. Great video!
Cheers :)
Thanks for the amazing content! So satisfying!
As I watch this Im cleaning my controller, pressing pause.
Ive been at this for an hour and a half plus I ate some food and even got distracted so honestly I have at least 3.5 hours invested into my controller and this video and Im telling myself "lots of tedious care required for this specific procedure... I wish"
Ive been cut off from my 🚂 of 💬 with a genius pick I will add
"getting things done like i have a goal"
type of music and my frustration is gone 😄 Thanks Dude! Great video overl all for texts instead of an audible narrative Editing on point with the timing. I would like to see more animations and sound effects. They're fun 😄
Thanks for the video. Hands down, the best video of its kind. Subbed. Really appreciate the closeups, showing how not to break those stupid internal clips. 👍✌️
Dude thank you for this, my right joystick was starting to move steady to the left, and randomly twitch up. You saved my sanity ❤
Awesome, ur welcome
Thanks for this video i fixed my controller. I didn’t feel comfortable at first to solder on my controller but it all went good
Awesome! Well done 😄
Lmao my shit broke
@@mafiapig349 damn😭
@@mafiapig349 😭😭😭
@@mafiapig349 same D:
Finally a video that clearly shows where the clips are on the 2 shells .
Thanks, i had a serious drift on both sticks and I only used this controller for like 100 to 120 hours (I don't play ps4 that much since I bought it).
I have two controllers and one was very faulty, never had the motivation to return it to Sony.
This video helped me open the beast and clean the sticks. Now it's as good as new (plugged in to my PC to see how the sticks were acting before and after cleaning them).
Many thanks! It was simple!
Sweet 👍
Had crazy vertical drift on right analog stick, I've fixed this by cleaning, using your video :) Thanks!
Sadly my left stick drift didn't get fixed from this teardown. I cleaned everything, still have issues probably a bent contact or something. New controller time u guess 😔
Great video and great job man! I had problem opening controler 😏
Thank you mate!
Yo bro this video was helpful as hell. It helped removed a little bit of the drift, but not all I appreciate ya
😀👍
This worked for my left analog stick- it was sticking *no pun intended* and your visuals helped me fix it thank you.
That's great 👍
Really like how you put the camera so we were able to see what you did. You get a thumbs up just for that.
Cheers :)
Thank you so much! I had jittering in the vertical directions on the left stick, and wiping the contacts with isopropyl alcohol totally fixed it! Great quality video!
Whew You Saved My PS4 Gold Controller Analog Stick It Had Been Not Letting Me Sprint On a Majority Of My Games Especially Dying Light Thanks Alot Man ✌🏼😝
Excellent 👍
*accidentally powers up ps4 putting back together*
Analog no longer just going up....
It worked. It worked!
IT WORKED!!
Thank you so much!
Awesome, well done. I often press the PS button accidentally when fixing controllers, and my housemate is downstairs watching TV and the PS comes on all of a sudden 😆
This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank you for uploading and sharing your knowledge!
Cheers :)
The timing on the like shake down earned my like
thank you for listing the specific type or model of equipment you used so I can go and buy or get it. 10/10
🙂👌
Thank you man, my stuck went wonky during ghost recon and it just needed to be readjusted. Now it almost plays like its new, bless you.
That's great, you're welcome!
Wonderful tutorial. I didn't do the soldering stuff. Felt a little too risky for me. But everything else worked.
Word
Great video dude ! 👍🏼
Well done, my controller was broken for months and now it's fixed.
My controller is a different model, but taking it apart and replacing the parts were relatively similar.
Thank you for sharing this video.
Cool, thanks 😄
i Love your Work Bro 💪
It was like asmr. I almost got slept.
Fantastic video!! Had to take mine apart for a deep clean and customization and this was perfect! Thinking now might also be a good time to get back to an old broken dualshock i have in storage...
Hey thanks, glad it helped 😀
Trying to open the controller was harder there are many scratches outside but its working like a charm thanks
Cool 👍
What's amazing is that I came looking for this video exactly for this reason while playing Last of Us 1. It's a pretty hilarious coincidence.
Haha nice, tailor made for you 👌
Good clean work!
Thank you. Had a drifting right controller and non working down D pad. I told my daughter I figured a 3% chance I fixed it. Works perfect now. I used electrical cleaner though.
Best guide ever! Fixed my DS4 quickly! Thanks for the guide.
Great, thanks! 😀
who else feels like an untrained surgeon while doing this lol
One of the best disassembly videos of this control on all youtube!
Great footage, great technique and use of the right tools! I became a fan of your channel! Congratulations!
Great Video! I didn‘t expect it to work for me as i don‘t have any experience at all but somehow it did work.Thanks
Awesome 😀👍
Great tutorial, I had problem with my PS4 controller, so I took it apart for the first time with your guide, don’t know what I did but my triangle button works, we’ll for now, I’ll just have to wait and see
Wish i watched this before opening mine
Thank you!!!! I bought a new controller a month ago and it started to stick drift yesterday (I like to play FPS so the run button always gets messed up) I did exactly what you did, cleaned it and put it back together and it’s not drifting anymore!!!! It was driving me insane. Thank you!!
That's awesome 👍
really very clear, now I know how not to break the clips anymore. but I wanted to add that that white residue inside the potentiometer is a lubricant. that particular model of potentiometer purchased new and opened inside has white lubricant as standard. others however do not have it.
Thank you for helping me fix my drift issue. Meticulous video. Awesome work :)
Thanks! You're welcome 😀
Thanks for showing the locations of the clasps no one else shows that
No problem! I've been frustrated with other videos in the past, so I made sure mine was clear 👍
Great!! Almost watch every video and most of them are super satysfying!!! Man I love your channle!!
Cool, thanks Rudy! 😃
Thank you so much, I had terrible stick drift and I completely fixed it with this video, thanks man
At first all of this seemed overwhelming but with a bit of patiance i could do it easily. Thank you for the video it saved my fifa weekend league!
😃👍
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If you ever get a pre owned controller at game stop, this is what you get. They get used controller that was broken or don’t function correctly, they repair it and clean it and give it back to game stop so people can buy it.
Great video ! No B.S... just the way it should be.
**Spoiler alert** I particularly liked how your first remedy didn't fix the problem... leading into the final solution. SUB'D
Thank you so much! I had this controller sitting in a plastic bag useless for 3 months. Now I can finally use it again.
Sweet 👍
This with other controllers helped me fix the button I needed to fix without having to buy a new controller thanks!!!!!
No worries 👍
You saved my controller, I cleaned the contacts and good to go
Fantastic 😃
I have long thumb nails, and I use it as a prying tool. Works everytime
Super useful video! I had trouble with the clips and ended up looking up this video thinking I was doing something wrong, and thank god I did so I also got the warning about the ribbon cable!
(In this case it was son+cola ice cream+controller= internally caramelised buttons....)
Huge help, able to fix some buttons thanks to your disassembly!
Sweet 👌
I couldn’t open it I just closed it back up while hoping to forget the scratches I caused!
I pulled the screws out of mine. Accidently dropped it on the floor and Wala! It was open lol
My controller has been having some serious drag, twitching and drift and I was thinking about cleaning it myself but after seeing this I'm gonna just buy a new controller. Lol.
😆 Fair enough
same, not for my hands :)
To be honest I have no hope whacthing these tutorial to fix the drif problem.... But it works there was white resine and a black corrosion on the joystick i clean it with isopropyl alcohol and problem resolved thanks a lot for these video
Great guide. I'll definitely use this when I clean my DS4. Oh I just wanted to ask about your 5 year old controller with the original sticks, did you ever have any issues with that controller?
I’ve had a controller prob since the same year ps4 came out and it’s pretty faulty like it won’t even move I only got joystick problems tho thankfully
I have never had any issues with it. I've since sold it to my cousin, i hope he hasn't had any issues.
Wow...this is crazy... I would still buy another controller tho... I don’t trust myself enough to not mess it up lol
Yeah me too
TBF if you’re buying another controller might as well practice so you stop having to buy new ones
Thank you ..had a old ps4 joystick still almost brand new. Had bad drift i seen your vid and right arou d 4:25 i cleaned those components and waaaalaaaaa working perfect
Awesome video,anaged to sort my issue with just cleaning. Thanks for the instructions 🤙
You could have just replaced the sensors inside the potentiometers(the circular spring looking things you said not to bend) you can get. 10 pack on Amazon. Just take out the sensor springs from the ones you ordered and put them in yours. Those things are the cause of drift about 90% of the time. So it would save you the hassle of desoldering anything. The other 10% it’s the metallic connection inside the potentiometers that scrapes off from wear and the sensor spring doesn’t have a good connection. At that point you could just replace the whole potentiometer which you will have to desolder. All in all this controller could have been fixed by just replacing the sensor springs you took out.
The metal discs are called wipers, and they usually don't go "bad", as they're metal, and not heavily spring loaded. It's usually the other part, the carbon track which erodes after extended rubbing by the metal wiper. What makes you say that is the point of failure 90% of the time? I've never seen any videos of people bending back the prongs to restore them 🤔
@@RestoreTechnique Agreed, the thing that wear more are the one that soldered to the board rather than the disc itself. But I think it's possible to just replace the potentiometers itself and save time more time by just desoldering the potentiometers. And another thing that I noticed is that the clip that connects the disc and the carbon track you had for the replacement there is different from the original, so I guess it's the lower quality or fake alps one.
Is this asmr or something , my ears tingling
Did u like it 😈
SUPERB , I LEARN HOW TO SOLDERED FROM THIS VIDEO, TOP NOTCH MAN!
Wish I knew the tools & cleaning supplies I needed before I cracked it open
Great
Time to buy a new controller
I subbed cause it was the last of us on screen lol
Probably my fav game 😄
Watch another video and fucked up my controller... You saved me from not damaging my second one 😅
Great news, well done
It works!!!! Very nice tutorial. Thank you so much! :D
Cool man 😀👍
Thank you so much! My controller has been giving me issues so i watched this so I could take it apart to clean the sticks. It helped!
Awesome 👍
@@RestoreTechnique I'm just glad it works still
In my recommendations
😃
I was the one who gave him that red dulshock controller
I want a refund, it was broken
@@RestoreTechnique jk😂
This is so satisfying to watch, from start to finish
Cool 😀
This video deserves more than a like
PS4ASMR!
Ha! Nice wordplay.
Best vid ever and it’s a life saver
First time didn’t work the best but still did some damage thanks for this video!
Thanks the cleaning method worked flawlessly!
Sweet 😄
thanks for tutorial fixed my controller and saved 50 bucks with ur help❤earned a sub and a like
Totally convinced , going for new one. Thank you
Very helpful 10/10 ty for making this video!
That's great, thanks 😊
Amazing tutorial, imma give this a try with one of my broken controllers
Thanks dude, good luck 👌
Amazing!! helps us alot.keep it up!!